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Jul 12, 2009 | 09:38 AM

SeniorChief56

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Chrome Hardware Kit

It's time to convert my stock screws over to chrome...any suppliers other than HD?

Jul 12, 2009 | 09:44 AM

gmc

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Gardner Wescott thru Dennis Kirk is cheaper and good quality.

Jul 12, 2009 | 10:05 AM

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Gardner Wescott thru Dennis Kirk is cheaper and good quality.

These are the sets I have used. Just be warned there is a lot of cleaning involved as they will show rust inside the allen heads. If you can find a good set of stainless, that would be the way to go IMO.

Jul 12, 2009 | 10:10 AM

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stainless works for me...but the metal is softer and if I were to break one,,,,drilling and tapping is a BEE EYE TE SEE H

Jul 12, 2009 | 10:18 AM

Tinman265

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ARP polished stainless look great and are strong........ Your local automotive speed shop should have an assortment or thet sell direct.

http://www.arpfasteners.com

Jul 12, 2009 | 11:18 AM

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http://www.alloyboltz.com/catalog/pr...oducts_id=2011

http://www.boltdepot.com/Chrome-nuts-and-bolts.aspx

http://www.customchrome.com/dcm/cc/v...cataloghm.html

http://www.dmpolish.com/catalog.php?...8523d501034e03

http://www.gardner-westcott.com/

And if you have an Ace Hardware store near you they usually have an assortment of chrome fasteners.
Ramona - I used to be active in the Over The Hill Gang and cruise there now and then

Jul 12, 2009 | 11:31 AM

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It's time to convert my stock screws over to chrome...any suppliers other than HD?

Why not put Hot Toppers over the existing bolts? They look great and no risk of finding rust in the heads either. I bet it's much cheaper than replacing all the bolts and if you lose one, the dealer replaces it for free.

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Jul 12, 2009 | 09:59 PM

emwolb

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be careful with the stainless. also be sure to use some thread anti seize because the dissimilar metals will create electralosis, or however it's spelled. that means that the molecules will transfer from one metal to the other. seizing can occur. also you may not be aware of it, but most stainless is of grade 5 or softer. easy to round out the allen pocket in the head. don't use the ball type allen wrenches on allens unless you like the idea of twisting out the head then having to deal with removing the screws the hard way.